BlackBerry Z30
#5145
Samsung Ativ S I8750
#5180Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Ativ S I8750
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Z30 features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 4.8-inch display of the Samsung Ativ S I8750, though both have the same resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Z30 is equipped with a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz processor and has 2GB of RAM, while the Ativ S has a 1.5 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Z30 has a marginally better front camera at 2 MP versus the Ativ S's 1.9 MP.
- The Z30 also boasts a larger battery capacity of 2880 mAh compared to the Ativ S's 2300 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Z30 runs BlackBerry OS 10.2, while the Ativ S operates on Windows Phone 8, providing different user experiences.
- The Z30 is heavier at 170g compared to the Ativ S's 135g, indicating a sturdier build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Z30
Samsung Ativ S I8750
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.9 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.9 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2880 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2880 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140.7 x 72 x 9.4 mm (5.54 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
137.2 x 70.5 x 8.7 mm (5.40 x 2.78 x 0.34 in)
Weight
170 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
OS Version
BlackBerry OS 10.2, upgradable to 10.3.1
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes